Are you in the mood for some soulful indie-folk? Then the latest Luna Keller release, ‘The Philosopher’, is definitely worth a listen. This delicate yet powerful track tells the story of a philosopher who is so lost in his own thoughts and doubts that he misses out on the beauty of life. But don’t be fooled, this character is not just a fictional one, he’s a metaphor for all of us who overthink and question everything.
As Luna herself puts it, “I’m a deep thinker myself, always searching for meaning and purpose. But sometimes I get so caught up in my own head that I forget to appreciate what’s right in front of me.” ‘The Philosopher’ is a beautiful reminder to live in the present moment and enjoy what life has to offer.
What’s even more impressive about this release is how it came to be. Luna’s Twitch community, one of her biggest supporters, loved the song so much that they offered to pay for its production. Luna was happy to oblige, and the result is a stunning track that showcases her exceptional storytelling abilities.
Luna spent the first two months of the year on the sunny island of Tenerife, Spain, where she collaborated with her father, Roger Keller, in his home studio. Together, they recorded the basis of the song, adding some additional guitar magic from Alden Heckel. After taking it as far as they could, they sent the song to Dominic Romano in California to finish producing, mixing, and mastering.
This song may not have been originally planned for release this year, but I’m so glad Luna’s supporters convinced her to share it with us. It’s the perfect lead-up to her upcoming album ‘Ocean Inside of Me’, which will be dropping later this year. In the meantime, make sure to add ‘The Philosopher’ to your playlist and enjoy its soulful melodies and poignant lyrics. Luna Keller is definitely one to watch in the indie-folk scene.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.